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In 2012 New River Community and Technical College selected the HAWK as the official mascot. Why the hawks? Voters like them because they are beautiful, intelligent birds frequently seen soaring above the New River Gorge National River which runs through our region. One said the image of a hawk soaring through the sky allows the onlooker to interpret the hawk as strong and free, traits often linked to the Mountaineers. Another felt the hawk suggests quality, integrity and dignity. Hawks soar, which is something New River students aspire to in their academics as well as their careers. Their sharp eyesight was also noted as a symbol of the "eyes on the prize" dreams of New River students. Finally, the hawk is dominant. It takes charge and sits and waits, looking for opportunities no matter how small to strike and make its presence known. All in all, a great visual to represent the spirit and tenacity of our young college and its students!

Summer Financial Aid Applications are now available. Students taking summer courses also need to submit a 2014-2015 FAFSA including New River CTC’s school code 039603. The deadline for Summer Financial Aid Applications is Friday, April 24, 2015.

Be sure to file your FAFSA! The deadline to be eligible for the West Virginia State Higher Education Grant is April 15, 2015. Need help completing the FAFSA? Contact Tammy Toney with the Educational Opportunity Center at
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or 304-929-3322.

The deadline to apply for December 2015 graduation is Friday, April 10, 2015.

The last day to drop a class with a “W” is Friday, April 10, 2015.

New River Community and Technical College Commencement is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.

Registration is underway for current New River CTC students through Friday, April 17.